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Welcome to Rashford

 We are a nurturing, inclusive class where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, independence and resilience. We provide a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn, celebrating every achievement along the way.

Through a personalised, hands-on curriculum, we inspire curiosity and a love of learning while developing communication, independence and life skills. We recognise that every child learns differently and adapt our teaching to ensure all children can succeed and reach their full potential.

Our class is named after the inspiring Marcus Rashford, whose kindness, determination and belief in helping others reflect the values we encourage every day. We strive to create a classroom where children show respect, resilience and confidence as they become the very best version of themselves.

Thank you for visiting our page. We look forward to sharing all the exciting learning, achievements and memorable moments from Rashford throughout the year.

At Oxhey Wood we have an open-door policy, so please don't hesitate to speak to a member of our team if you have any questions or concerns. You can also contact me via the school office or by email at Claudette.Loomes@Oxheywood.Agoralp.co.uk

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Autumn 2

This half term, our topic is The Great Fire of London! We will be travelling back to 1666 to discover how the fire started, why it spread so quickly and how London changed as a result.

In English, we will explore the events of the Great Fire of London through stories, historical accounts and creative writing. We will develop our vocabulary, reading and writing skills through sequencing events, descriptive writing and retelling stories.

In Maths, we will focus on adding and subtracting one- and two-digit numbers, using practical resources and different strategies to develop our understanding. We will also continue practising our 2, 5 and 10 times tables.

In Science, our topic is Animals, Including Humans. We will learn about different types of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. We will explore their similarities and differences, what they need to survive and how animals, including humans, grow and develop.

In History, we will investigate The Great Fire of London, exploring what life was like in 1666, how the fire began and spread, and the changes made to London afterwards. We will use historical sources to help us understand events from the past.

In the afternoons, our children also have opportunities to join their year-group classes for lessons such as PE, Art, Music and PSHE. This supports inclusion, friendships and a sense of belonging within their wider year group, while allowing children to access learning alongside their peers. Support is adapted to each child’s individual needs to help them participate successfully.

As always in Rashford, learning will be personalised to meet each child's individual needs, with practical resources, visual support and hands-on experiences helping every child to participate, build confidence and achieve. 

Autumn 1

This half term, our topic is Arctic Adventures! We will be exploring the fascinating polar regions and linking our learning across different areas of the curriculum.

In English, we will explore Arctic poetry, learn about The Great Explorer and enjoy the traditional tale of Rapunzel. We will develop our vocabulary, reading and writing through a range of engaging and practical activities.

In Maths, we will develop our understanding of number and place value, working with numbers to 20 and 100. We will also explore addition and subtraction and finding parts and the whole, using practical resources to support our understanding.

In Science, we will be learning about animals, including humans, while our Geography learning will take us to the polar regions, where we will investigate human and physical features and begin to explore climate and our changing world.